TV Headphones for the Hard of Hearing

This entry was posted on 5th September 2017 by Gary.

TV headphones for the hard of hearing are the ideal way to enjoy your favourite programmes without turning the volume right up and disturbing others. TV listeners and headsets can prevent those with hearing loss from missing out on quality television by providing the user with their own unique and bespoke volume and tone settings whilst others can continue to watch at their preferred volume.

TV headphones and listeners let you engage and watch television programmes you love. Wireless TV Listeners let you listen at the volume that is most comfortable for you without the need to change the volume on the television for other viewers. This means that you, the whole family or your friends can all enjoy the same programme at the right sound levels, all at the same time.

At Hearing Direct, you will find television headphones available in the UK and the US:

How TV Headphones Work

What makes the hard of hearing TV headphones so helpful for those with hearing loss is that they put emphasis on dialogue and provide clarity of the voice, speech, tone (bass and treble) and different pitches. Our range of Wireless TV Listeners is designed to help with that ever-present challenge of the volume being too loud for one person and not loud enough for another.

Wireless TV listeners consist of a 'base station' that is attached to your television, computer or music player.

An infrared signal then beams the sound to a pair of comfortable headphones.

Select the volume you need and enjoy programmes and music at the right sound level for you.

Different models will have varying levels of amplification with some models amplifying up to 125dB, strong enough to let you move without interfering with the quality of the sound.

Wireless TV Listeners to Consider

We have a vast collection of Wireless TV listeners, TV headphones and headsets to help improve the television and sound experience for you.

Many TV headphones reduce the noise so that the sound that you hear is with improved quality. TAssistive listening devices let you control not only the overall volume but adjust it for the different ears, as it is common that hearing loss in one ear can be greater than in the other.

Offering supreme comfort, these TV headphones allow you to watch Television at your own unique volume without affecting the level of sound for other watchers. Simply plug into your home setup and it will broadcast the sounds to the headset without any wires, so you can listen in comfort and not worry about missing out on what has been said.

Geemarc CL 7350 Headset (UK)

The Geemarc CL7350 Wireless TV Listenerenables you to connect to a variety of audio systems, providing clarity of sound with no interference. Whether you want to tune into your TV, smartphone, CD player, iPod, Hi-fi system or DVD player, this is a great device to do it.

Being incredibly lightweight and comfortable to wear, it’s easy to forget you’re wearing a TV listener at all!

It also includes a built-in microphone, enabling you to have conversations or hear surrounding environments at an amplified volume. There’s also a built-in rechargeable battery that will last a full nine hours of continuous use.

You don't have to remove the headset and replace hearing aids to have a conversation. The assistive listening device delivers flawless CD sound quality, eliminates signal interruption and ensures continuous streaming of sound to the headset.

Crescendo 60/1 Personal Amplifier (US)

Stay connected with the Crescendo 60/1; a battery-powered listening system. Plus, the device boasts an impressive 80-hour battery life.

Packed full of technology to ensure you maximise your listening experience, the Crescendo 60/1 will help you follow your favourite shows and watch movies, listen to the radio or hold conversations with friends. It’s lightweight and pocket-sized, so easy to carry around. In public places such as theatres and conference facilities that operate a loop system, the Crescendo 60/1 generates high-quality sound regardless of where you are in the room.

Add the following accessories to boost your Crescendo listening experience:

Next Steps...

For more of the assistive listening devices, we supply, visit our wireless TV listeners page to see a range of headsets, including neckloop and headphone models.

These fantastic headsets offer wireless sound transmission in stereo or mono from any number of sound sources including the television, Hi-Fi, CD/MP3-players or iPod/iPhones, offering amplification up to 120dB.

Ways to Connect TV Headphones to the Television

Hard of hearing TV headphones can be used regardless if you have a hearing aid or not.

Hearing aids are not usually designed to provide the television watching experience at the quality the TV headphones can. However, listening devices are not a substitute for a hearing aid and are limited to use with infrared or radio transmitted signals.

Follow our simple step-by-step video for guidance on how to set up your assistive listening device with your TV.

Test your Hearing

We have built our very own hearing test so you can check your hearing in the comfort of your own home.

With our online hearing test, there is no need to book an appointment, all you need is a few spare minutes and some headphones. Just supply a few details and when you have completed the test we will instantly email you your results which will indicate if you should take further action.